2025 HC Base Contest Discussion Thread

[Easter Bunny]

1 hour ago, jkwak said:

Ooh uuh, I m planning to host a Party at the Saturnbar this Saturday, I wanted to make some quick temporary changes there, should I just don't do the changes then? It Dosnt really have much of an impact for the party if I leave the base as is to be Judged.

Admittedly I didn't expect so much competition and thereforer I didn't expect Judging to take the time it would take.

Go ahead and make your changes 🙂 
We'll stir clear of the base on Saturday

[Forager]

20 hours ago, SupaFreak said:

 

Since Friday it's been practically overhauling about 40% of the base's interior rooms, adding some details elsewhere, added lighting where it was needed and fine-tooth combing everything for overlap flickering (floral from years ago), spacing errors, alignment errors, and anything that just wasn't up to snuff.

 

Similar story for me, my friend... and I totally hear you on fixing stuff from years ago. Past me and present me have very different opinions on what "good enough" means.

[jkwak]

17 hours ago, Easter Bunny said:

Go ahead and make your changes 🙂 
We'll stir clear of the base on Saturday

i make the changes last minute on the same day, also its a public event so in case the base has already been judged you are free to show up, else it might be unfair if you show up and judge a base that is in use at the time

[Wreaththuu]

On 5/5/2025 at 3:29 AM, Easter Bunny said:

With nearly 100 entries (one entry away at time of post) it will take some time. We also intend to schedule guided tours with the top finalists. We’d love to announce in two weeks, but it very well could take 3 weeks to deliberate and tour.

Thanks for the update. very much appreciate what you, Dacy and the other builders do for the community. 

[ZamuelNow]

After the contest is over, how will Novice bases get categorized in the Tour bases?  Separately, how did you get the black void in the Tour base entryways?

[Dacy]

4 hours ago, ZamuelNow said:

After the contest is over, how will Novice bases get categorized in the Tour bases?  Separately, how did you get the black void in the Tour base entryways?

Erm, I suppose I will likely message builders and ask what category they might like to move to.  Maybe I'll change "novice" to "Hubs". Every shard seems to have a bunch of those!

 

The black void is the surface tile (col) tinted darkest black (the black on the trio black/grey/white, not the gradient black).

 

[ZamuelNow]

Alright, I gotta ask: I've seen a few entries with water that is vertical.  How?

[Krimson]

4 minutes ago, ZamuelNow said:

Alright, I gotta ask: I've seen a few entries with water that is vertical.  How?

There are several choices of tiles, which can be rotated.

[Techwright]

On 5/11/2025 at 6:17 PM, ZamuelNow said:

Alright, I gotta ask: I've seen a few entries with water that is vertical.  How?

 

On 5/11/2025 at 6:22 PM, Krimson said:

There are several choices of tiles, which can be rotated.

 

Some of those tiles might not be initially obvious.  For example, if you grab Thin Fountain 1, and turn it vertically, you'll find the side that formerly connected to the ground now appears as vertical water, and the "floor" of the fountain is invisible when viewed from that side.

 

 

Edited Tuesday at 04:55 PM by Techwright
A minor grammatical adjustment

[Mike.Richards]

I am getting ahead of myself, I know, but if I am lucky enough to be selected for a tour of my base, how flexible are the times?

 

I am in Australia (Canberra, which is GMT +10 hrs atm I think) and I recently had to make a work call to Canada. We had zero overlap on business hours. I had to come in early and my Canadian contact had to stay late. Also from their perspective I was calling from 'tomorrow' which they though was very funny. 

 

I am happy to tour whenever, if selected, but I'd just rather not have to get up at 3am on a work day to do it. I will do it! I'd just rather not.   

Edited Thursday at 08:32 AM by Mike.Richards

[Easter Bunny]

We’re only just now beginning to emerge from the fog of judging and start the process of determining tour selections. It’s a complex puzzle, and we’re approaching it with care and excitement.
 

That said, please rest assured: in no way would I ever expect the sacrifice to be so one-sided. Should you be selected for a tour, we will absolutely work with you to find a time that is, at worst, only mildly disagreeable for all involved. Your willingness to be flexible is deeply appreciated, and we’ll do everything we can to meet you halfway (or at least a time that doesn’t require setting an alarm for 3am!).

[Mike.Richards]

10 hours ago, Easter Bunny said:

We’re only just now beginning to emerge from the fog of judging and start the process of determining tour selections. It’s a complex puzzle, and we’re approaching it with care and excitement.
 

That said, please rest assured: in no way would I ever expect the sacrifice to be so one-sided. Should you be selected for a tour, we will absolutely work with you to find a time that is, at worst, only mildly disagreeable for all involved. Your willingness to be flexible is deeply appreciated, and we’ll do everything we can to meet you halfway (or at least a time that doesn’t require setting an alarm for 3am!).

 

Awesome thankyou, and my fingers are crossed.

 

Blue Metal